Local Rule 5071-1: CONTINUANCE
Bankr. N.D. W.Va. — General rule
5071-1 CONTINUANCE
(a) Court Hearings
(1) A motion to continue a Court hearing must be submitted in writing, in advance of the scheduled hearing date. When insufficient time exists to file a written motion, the requesting party is authorized to make an oral request to the presiding Judge's courtroom deputy or law clerk.
(2) If an order is entered granting a motion to continue, or an oral continuance is granted by the Judge, and less than 7 business days exist before the date of the hearing being continued, the moving party must ensure the relevant parties to the hearing are informed of the continuance to prevent an unnecessary Court appearance.
(b) Creditor's Meetings N.D.W. Va. LBR 2003-1(c) governs a request to continue an 11 U.S.C. § 341(a) meeting of creditors.